Tag: horn technique
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David Cooper On Auditions and Warming Up.
David Cooper, recently-appointed principal horn of the Chicago Symphony, on auditions and warm-ups.
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Warm-up (and learn to practice) with Solo Training
In a previous blog entry I talked about some projects that I and others are using to fill up the time due to the cancellation of all upcoming performances and most teaching. In that blog entry (which you can find here), I talked about going through several technique books that I have and adding or…
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Why You Shouldn’t Have (One) Warmup Routine
What do Lay’s chips and warm-up routines have in common? You shouldn’t have just one!
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Bubbles and Clicks and Bumps (and Mouthpieces), Oh My!
Although I don’t use these terms at all in my teaching, bubbles, clicks, and bumps are an important thing for teachers and students to be aware of. These terms are used by horn player (and composer/conductor) Gunther Schuller to describe various imperfections in articulations, slurs and the slotting of notes. Over on the Horn Matters…
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Book Review: Horn Technique by Jeffery Agrell
A look inside Jeffery Agrell’s book about the ins and outs of horn playing.
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Warming Up – Summer Edition Changes
The summer is a great time to tweak your warm-up. Here’s an interesting idea from James Boldin that I’m looking into.
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Epstein Resources: Breathing, Support, Practice
Eli Epstein not only has a great book, but his Youtube channel is a great resource for all levels of horn player.
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Hooked on (Horn) Phonics
Vowels are a crucial part of every brass players technique. These references can help!
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Great Web Resource for Brass Players
I recently found another great online resource for every brass player – Check it out!